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    Staffordshire University

    Staffordshire University

    United KingdomUnited Kingdom , Stoke-on-Trent

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines25-Sep-2023
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    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 9,810  / course
    Next Intake 25-Sep-2023

    Computer Science (Cyber Security) MSc

    About

    Join the fight against malicious programs and cybercrime on our Computer Science (Cyber Security) MSc. We will give you the skills you need to become a cyber security and digital forensics professional – intercepting, collecting, analysing and reporting the events in cyberspace and digital media.

    Put yourself on the cyber security front line with Staffordshire University. We have specialised computer laboratories, isolated from university networks, to give you vital experience in the most current security threats - and more importantly, how to protect against and neutralise them.

    With us, you will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the theories, principles, practices and technologies of cyber security and digital forensics. Our research-driven and industry-connected academic staff also aim to enrich you in the different ethical and lawful issues, to make you readily employable after graduation.

    Our course is focused around recent advances and developments as well as employer-needs and covers the notion of software weaponisation, and the tools and technologies in discovering the cybercrime. 

    If you choose to leave before completing the full 180 credit MSc course, you are entitled to a lower award if you have achieved pass grades for the necessary credits. This would be 60 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or 120 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip).

    Put yourself on the cyber security front line with Staffordshire University. We have specialised computer laboratories, isolated from university networks, to give you vital experience in the most current security threats - and more importantly, how to protect against and neutralise them.

    With us, you will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the theories, principles, practices and technologies of cyber security and digital forensics. Our research-driven and industry-connected academic staff also aim to enrich you in the different ethical and lawful issues, to make you readily employable after graduation.

    Our course is focused around recent advances and developments as well as employer-needs and covers the notion of software weaponisation, and the tools and technologies in discovering the cybercrime. 

    If you choose to leave before completing the full 180 credit MSc course, you are entitled to a lower award if you have achieved pass grades for the necessary credits. This would be 60 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or 120 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip).

    Put yourself on the cyber security front line with Staffordshire University. We have specialised computer laboratories, isolated from university networks, to give you vital experience in the most current security threats - and more importantly, how to protect against and neutralise them.

    With us, you will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the theories, principles, practices and technologies of cyber security and digital forensics. Our research-driven and industry-connected academic staff also aim to enrich you in the different ethical and lawful issues, to make you readily employable after graduation.

    Our course is focused around recent advances and developments as well as employer-needs and covers the notion of software weaponisation, and the tools and technologies in discovering the cybercrime. 

    If you choose to leave before completing the full 180 credit MSc course, you are entitled to a lower award if you have achieved pass grades for the necessary credits. This would be 60 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or 120 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip).

    Put yourself on the cyber security front line with Staffordshire University. We have specialised computer laboratories, isolated from university networks, to give you vital experience in the most current security threats - and more importantly, how to protect against and neutralise them.

    With us, you will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the theories, principles, practices and technologies of cyber security and digital forensics. Our research-driven and industry-connected academic staff also aim to enrich you in the different ethical and lawful issues, to make you readily employable after graduation.

    Our course is focused around recent advances and developments as well as employer-needs and covers the notion of software weaponisation, and the tools and technologies in discovering the cybercrime. 

    If you choose to leave before completing the full 180 credit MSc course, you are entitled to a lower award if you have achieved pass grades for the necessary credits. This would be 60 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or 120 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip).

    Put yourself on the cyber security front line with Staffordshire University. We have specialised computer laboratories, isolated from university networks, to give you vital experience in the most current security threats - and more importantly, how to protect against and neutralise them.

    With us, you will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the theories, principles, practices and technologies of cyber security and digital forensics. Our research-driven and industry-connected academic staff also aim to enrich you in the different ethical and lawful issues, to make you readily employable after graduation.

    Our course is focused around recent advances and developments as well as employer-needs and covers the notion of software weaponisation, and the tools and technologies in discovering the cybercrime. 

    If you choose to leave before completing the full 180 credit MSc course, you are entitled to a lower award if you have achieved pass grades for the necessary credits. This would be 60 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or 120 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip).

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)

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    Our course will provide you with not only a thorough understanding of the tool and techniques involved in cyber security and digital forensics, but the opportunity to specialise in certain branches in each stage of the course.

    Modules will give you a rounded knowledge of cyber security, cybercrime analysis, penetration testing, mobile forensics, and digital forensics, ready for you to complete your final dissertation.

    The MSc dissertation is your final project and your chance to specialise in whatever field of cyber security you choose. This will be supervised by one of our industry-expert academics and is a chance to showcase your knowledge, and provide you with a springboard to launch yourself into a cyber security career.

    Our course will provide you with not only a thorough understanding of the tool and techniques involved in cyber security and digital forensics, but the opportunity to specialise in certain branches in each stage of the course.

    Modules will give you a rounded knowledge of cyber security, cybercrime analysis, penetration testing, mobile forensics, and digital forensics, ready for you to complete your final dissertation.

    The MSc dissertation is your final project and your chance to specialise in whatever field of cyber security you choose. This will be supervised by one of our industry-expert academics and is a chance to showcase your knowledge, and provide you with a springboard to launch yourself into a cyber security career.

    Our course will provide you with not only a thorough understanding of the tool and techniques involved in cyber security and digital forensics, but the opportunity to specialise in certain branches in each stage of the course.

    Modules will give you a rounded knowledge of cyber security, cybercrime analysis, penetration testing, mobile forensics, and digital forensics, ready for you to complete your final dissertation.

    The MSc dissertation is your final project and your chance to specialise in whatever field of cyber security you choose. This will be supervised by one of our industry-expert academics and is a chance to showcase your knowledge, and provide you with a springboard to launch yourself into a cyber security career.

    Our course will provide you with not only a thorough understanding of the tool and techniques involved in cyber security and digital forensics, but the opportunity to specialise in certain branches in each stage of the course.

    Modules will give you a rounded knowledge of cyber security, cybercrime analysis, penetration testing, mobile forensics, and digital forensics, ready for you to complete your final dissertation.

    The MSc dissertation is your final project and your chance to specialise in whatever field of cyber security you choose. This will be supervised by one of our industry-expert academics and is a chance to showcase your knowledge, and provide you with a springboard to launch yourself into a cyber security career.

    Our course will provide you with not only a thorough understanding of the tool and techniques involved in cyber security and digital forensics, but the opportunity to specialise in certain branches in each stage of the course.

    Modules will give you a rounded knowledge of cyber security, cybercrime analysis, penetration testing, mobile forensics, and digital forensics, ready for you to complete your final dissertation.

    The MSc dissertation is your final project and your chance to specialise in whatever field of cyber security you choose. This will be supervised by one of our industry-expert academics and is a chance to showcase your knowledge, and provide you with a springboard to launch yourself into a cyber security career.

    Professional body accreditation

    01103 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    01105 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Professional body accreditation

    01103 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    01105 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Professional body accreditation

    01103 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    01105 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Professional body accreditation

    01103 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    01105 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Professional body accreditation

    01103 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    01105 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Teaching

    We know that everyone learns differently. So, not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

    For this course, you will:

    • Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops
    • Be expected to study independently

    Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

    Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.

    We know that everyone learns differently. So, not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

    For this course, you will:

    • Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops
    • Be expected to study independently

    Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

    Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.

    We know that everyone learns differently. So, not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

    For this course, you will:

    • Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops
    • Be expected to study independently

    Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

    Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.

    We know that everyone learns differently. So, not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

    For this course, you will:

    • Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops
    • Be expected to study independently

    Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

    Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.

    We know that everyone learns differently. So, not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

    For this course, you will:

    • Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops
    • Be expected to study independently

    Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

    Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.

    Assessment

    There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

    Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.

    Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, or portfolios.

    There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

    Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.

    Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, or portfolios.

    There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

    Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.

    Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, or portfolios.

    There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

    Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.

    Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, or portfolios.

    There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

    Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.

    Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, or portfolios.

    Learning support

    Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

    • Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
    • Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
    • Academic writing (including how to reference)
    • Research skills
    • Critical thinking
    • Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

    Additional support

    If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

    Feedback

    We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.

    We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

    We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.

    We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

    We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.

    We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

    We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.

    We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

    We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.

    We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

    Disciplines

    School of Digital

    Technologies and Arts

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Postgraduate

    Courses requiring a 2:1 degree

    • Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 3.0

    Courses requiring a 2:2 degree

    • Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 2.5

    English Program Requirements

    The majority of our undergraduate bachelor degree courses require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. However, we also accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world. The following qualifications are acceptable for most of our Bachelor degree courses.

    Career

    Careers

    After completing the Computer Science (Cyber Security) MSc, you’ll be equipped to work in the following roles:

    • Security engineer
    • Security analyst
    • Security administrator
    • Digital Forensic Investigator
    • Security specialist
    • Security consultant

    Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, you’ll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.

    All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 9,810 

    How to Apply

    Be prepared

    Get ready to upload copies of the following documents as part of your application. This will enable us to assess your application and make a decision.

    • Personal statement – please see our guide to writing a personal statement.

    • Passport – photo page from a valid, in-date passport.

    • Certificates and transcripts – copies of certificates and transcripts of your academic qualifications. Please see entry requirements for your country.

    • Evidence of English Language (if applicable) - please see information on English Language requirements.

    • Previous UK visas (if applicable) - if you’ve previously studied in the UK you must declare this as it could make a difference to your offer and visa application.

    • Reference – provide a letter of support from your current or previous university (postgraduate students only).

    Staffordshire University

    Computer Science (Cyber Security) MSc

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    Stoke-on-Trent

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